Dramatic Transformation: Verdi's 'Ernani' Verdi's opera is in four acts and takes place in 1519. ACT 1 opens in the Pyrenees, where the notorious bandit Ernani is camped out with his men. He's deeply in love with Elvira, who's being forced to marry her guardian Silva. The men promise to help Ernani rescue his lover from this unhappy marriage. The second scene is in Elvira's apartment in Silva's castle. Hide captionA scene from this production of 'Ernani.' Rocco Casaluci/courtesy of Teatro Comunale di Bologna A scene from this production of 'Ernani.' As Elvira is resisting Carlo's advances, Ernani shows up. He doesn't know who either of these guys is, and he's not thrilled to find two strange men in his fiancée's bedroom. Ernani has no such qualms. ACT 2 is called "The Guest. " Ernani reveals his identity, and says the king's men are after him. The king's emissary appears, asking if Carlo may enter.
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